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Adding "NEW" Labels to Mega Menu Items in Shopify's Ella 2.0 Theme
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Adding "NEW" Labels to Mega Menu Items in Shopify's Ella 2.0 Theme
Once upon a time—not in a fairy tale, but in the tangled web of e-commerce—I found myself wrestling with a client's outré request: add "NEW" and "HOT" labels to their mega menu items in Shopify's Ella 2.0 theme. The urgency, you see, was palpable, much like when you're told your coffee went cold just as you sit down to sip it. We all know those moments. They come, they bewilder, they inspire odd strokes of genius. This task was a creature of that ilk.
The Curious Case of Mega Menu Labels
Ah, mega menus! So majestically vast and yet so elusive to customize. Our mission was to ignite those menu items, make them stand out like a lighthouse in a tempest. A simple label—that's all we needed. But sometimes, the simplest things elude us the most, like trying to catch a butterfly in a storm.
First, we needed to dig into the code. Wrangler of pixels and king of CSS and HTML was our mantra. After some sleuthing, whispered advice on forums, and the occasional frustrated sigh, I found a path—or more accurately, a breadcrumb trail leading to success.
Step-by-Step Guide
Access the Theme Code
Navigate to the Shopify Admin: It feels like opening a treasure chest every time, doesn't it?
Find 'Online Store': It’s like running into an old friend. Click it, then 'Themes'.
Customize Your Theme: Next to your current theme, tap into the action with ‘Edit Code’. This is your playground now.
Editing the Navigation Menu
Lady luck is on our side, folks. The core of this operation is adding a few lines of liquid code.
Locate the Navigation File: This feels like finding Waldo. Head to
Sections
and find a file that resemblesheader.liquid
or something named similarly. We’re looking for the section controlling the menu.HTML Dive: Locate the part where your mega menu items are listed. This typically involves a loop through a navigation array.
Add Conditional Logic: This is where the magic happens. We are going to use Liquid, Shopify’s blessing to theme developers, to add labels based on conditions. Here is a little snippet to get us started:
{% assign new_collection = 'new' %} {% assign hot_collection = 'hot' %} <ul> {% for link in linklists.main-menu.links %} <li> <a href="{{ link.url }}">{{ link.title }}</a> {% if link.title contains new_collection %} <span class="label-new">NEW</span> {% elsif link.title contains hot_collection %} <span class="label-hot">HOT</span> {% endif %} </li> {% endfor %} </ul>
Feel the joy of seeing “NEW” or “HOT” evolve like elusive Pokémon! Ensure class names such as
label-new
andlabel-hot
are styled with CSS—oh, the limitless potential of styling!
Styling the Labels
Fashionistas of the menu, indeed! Let’s balance flair with function.
CSS Styling: Head to your theme’s CSS file, usually found under
assets/styles.css
or something of that flavor. We need to nurture this code with style. Add the following:.label-new { background-color: #ff4141; color: white; padding: 0.2em 0.5em; border-radius: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; margin-left: 5px; } .label-hot { background-color: #ffa500; color: white; padding: 0.2em 0.5em; border-radius: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; margin-left: 5px; }
Colors that pop, elegance neatly wrapped in pixels!
Test and Adjust
Last, but absolutely not least—like frosting on a cake—is to check our handiwork. Refresh the page, gaze upon your labels blossoming alongside those menu links like serene flowers. Does it make the client smile? Great! If not, adjust positioning or colors. Remember, the digital realm is forgiving and pliable, much like a cat that finally decides to let you pet it.
Sealing the Deal
In our industry, moments like these define us—not through the result alone but through the journey of problem-solving, humor, and the odd dash of imagination. We learn, evolve, and every eventual victory, whatever menu or code snippet it entails, makes us linger on the sweet taste of success.
So there you have it—your mega menu now bedazzled with fiery labels calling out to customers like heralds in a marketplace. As we continue these digital adventures, let’s always keep our quiver stocked with curiosity, enthusiasm, and the joy of learning something new.